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DENVER NUGGETS 9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
9-7 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Blazers get quick rematch with Nikola Jokic, Nuggets The Portland Trail Blazers, young and short-handed, still put up a fight on the road in a losing cause against the Denver Nuggets on Friday...
Julian Strawther - Sent to G League Strawther was assigned to the Nuggets G League affiliate Grand Rapids Gold on Saturday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Impact After missing nearly a month of action with a sprained and bruised right knee, Strawther was finally cleared for action Friday. While it's unclear how long he'll be with the Gold, it's likely to be multiple games as he works his way back into game shape.
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Peyton Watson - Back on injury report Watson (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Impact Watson also carried a probable designation into Friday's contest, so his appearance on the injury report isn't a big surprise. The team should have official word on his status closer to tipoff.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Should go vs. Blazers Caldwell-Pope (finger) is officially probable for Sunday's game against Portland.
Impact Caldwell-Pope suffered a dislocated right pinky finger during Friday night's contest, but it doesn't look as though the injury will force him to miss any additional time. He'll likely test the finger in warmups before the team makes a final decision on his availability.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trailblazers Full Game Highlights 🎥
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Peyton Watson - Provides spark off bench Watson finished Friday's 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one block across 22 minutes.
Impact Watson delivered a strong effort, providing 10 of his 14 points in the final stanza, including two big 3-pointers that helped to put the game away. Watson was initially listed questionable with a knee contusion, but he showed no ill effects from the injury. The UCLA product's fantasy utility is still quite limited, but he's one injury away from increased volume.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Dislocates pinkie Friday Caldwell-Pope (finger) registered 16 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and one block in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-108 victory over Portland. He exited...
Impact Caldwell-Pope posted his ninth game of the season with 15-plus points, fueled by his second largest free-throw volume of the season. Caldwell-Pope dislocated his pinkie while attempting to block a shot, and while it is his shooting hand, Benedetto notes that there is no break or ligament tear. Caldwell-Pope's stifling defense would be missed if he is unable to take the court Sunday versus Portland, but during Friday's postgame session he anticipated being ready for the rematch.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Flirts with triple-double in win Murray ended Friday's 120-108 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (5-21 FG, 3-15 3Pt), nine rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.
Impact One more rebound from Murray would have given the Nuggets teo triple-double performances against the Nuggets, as Nikola Jokic hit the mark with a massive 27/22/12 line. Murray has played through the week with minor concussion symptoms, and while his conversion rate has taken a tumble, his shot volume is high enough for him to come away with a solid scoring total. His shooting was particularly bad beyond the arc in Friday's game, making only three of 15 attempts from long range.
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Nikola Jokic - Logs 15th triple-double of season Jokic ended Friday's 120-108 victory over the Trail Blazers with 27 points (11-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 22 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes.
Impact Jokic took the night off Wednesday against the Thunder, and the extra day of rest seemed to work wonders as the All-Star turned in a brilliant effort against the Trail Blazers. His 22 rebounds marked a season high as well as his 11th consecutive game with double-digit rebounds.
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Denver puts home win streak on the line against Portland
Denver will try to keep its six-game home win streak alive when the Nuggets play PortlandFEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nikola Jokic's triple-double sends Nuggets past Blazers Nikola Jokic had 27 points, a season-high 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the host Denver Nuggets beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on F...
FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...
FEBRUARY 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Nikola Jokic dominates after missing previous game, Nuggets take first of pair from Trail Blazers DENVER - Nikola Jokic’s day off worked wonders. After missing just his second game this season in a loss at Oklahoma City, Jokic returned wi...
FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Jokic posts 15th triple-double of season as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Scoot Henderson 30 POINTS vs Nuggets 🔥 FULL Highlights
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Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks lead NBA title odds to open February With two weeks until NBA All-Star weekend, a few contenders lead the odds for the title. Here’s the top 10 right now.
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Peyton Watson - Available off bench Watson (knee) is available for Friday's game versus Portland.
Impact Watson was carrying a probable tag due to a contusion prior to this update. He started in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder and put up nine points (3-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 21 minutes, but he'll return to the second unit with Nikola Jokic returning from a one-game absence.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jamal Murray - Cleared to play Friday Murray (knee) will play in Friday's game against Portland.
Impact No surprise here, as Murray was previously considered probable with a minor contusion. There's no word of any restrictions ahead of tipoff. Murray averaged 23.6 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 2.2 three-pointers in January.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Will play Friday Jokic (back) will play in Friday's game against Portland.
Impact Jokic made it through warmups without any setbacks and is set to return from a one-game absence. With Jokic back in the mix, this means Peyton Watson will likely move back to the second unit for Denver.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Strawther - Active for Friday Strawther (knee) will be available for Friday's game against Portland, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Impact Strawther has been sidelined for multiple weeks, and despite his availability, he's unlikely to see the floor Friday. A stint in the G League could be on the table.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nikola Jokic - Expected to play Jokic (back) is expected to be available for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
Impact Jokic has not officially been cleared, but things appear to be trending in that direction. Final confirmation should come closer to game time.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Kia MVP Ladder: Nikola Jokic leaps to No. 1 as injury sacks Joel Embiid Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rise while Joel Embiid's Kia MVP case teeters on the edge because of injury.
FEBRUARY 2 • NBA.COM
Julian Strawther - Questionable for Friday Strawther (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Impact Strawther has been unavailable since early January due to a right knee contusion and sprain, but it's encouraging that he's considered questionable for Friday's matchup rather than being immediately ruled out. Even if he's able to suit up against Portland, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a significant minutes restriction.
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